Quail
A quail is a small game bird that has been enjoyed as a delicacy since ancient times. The first recorded quail recipe dates back to Mesopotamia in the 4th century BC. This early recipe consisted of simply roasting the bird over an open fire.
Quail became a popular dish in ancient Rome, where they were often served as an appetizer or main course. The birds were typically roasted or grilled and then served with a variety of sauces.
During the Middle Ages, quail were often hunted for sport and then cooked in a variety of ways. One popular recipe from this era was known as “timbale of quails” which consisted of the birds being stewed in a cream sauce.
Advice
When making quail, it is important to use the freshest ingredients available. Quail is a delicate meat and requires careful handling to ensure the best results. Be sure to season the quail properly before cooking and to cook over medium-low heat to prevent it from drying out. Additionally, make sure to keep the skin on the quail, as it helps keep the moisture in and adds flavor. Finally, be sure to rest the quail after cooking for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
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Recipes
Grilled Quail
- white wine vinegar
- tarragon
- lemon juice
- salt
- dijon mustard
- peanut oil
- olive oil
- quail
Quail With Chestnuts and Raisins
- salt
- ginger
- shallot
- quail
- port
- raisin
- chicken stock
- chestnut
- butter
- thyme
Ancho Chile Honey Basted Quail
- water
- salt
- garlic
- ancho chile
- quail
- honey
Barbecued Texas-Style Quail
- butter
- adams steak seasoning
- rub
- chili powder
- red pepper flake
- garlic powder
- butter
- quail
- bacon
- jalepeno
Achiote Marinated Quail
- mexican oregano
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- salt
- smoke oil
- birch beer
- cider
- honey
- olive oil
- achiote paste
- quail
- pepper
B.B.Q. Quail
- sauce
- black pepper
- salt
- thyme
- garlic
- quail
Boudin-Stuffed Quail with Cranberry-Bourbon Sauce
- canola oil
- chili powder
- salt
- smoked paprika
- bourbon whiskey
- rice
- ground pork
- onion
- cranberry
- bell pepper
- chicken liver
- celery
- sugar
- garlic
- quail
- cayenne pepper
Braised Quails with Wild Mushrooms
- salt
- parsley
- oil
- veal stock
- white wine
- all purpose flour
- onion
- bacon
- butter
- mushroom
- quail
Barbecued Texas-Style Quail
- butter
- adams steak seasoning
- rub
- chili powder
- red pepper flake
- garlic powder
- butter
- quail
- bacon
- jalepeno
Barbecued Quail with Spiced Salt and Lemon
- black pepper
- lemon
- sesame seed
- olive oil
- cumin
- salt
- quail
Roasted Quail with Cabbage and Raisins
- salt
- sage
- bay leaf
- onion
- canola oil
- raisin
- caraway seed
- madeira
- green cabbage
- semiboneless quail
Roasted Quail with Corn Bread Stuffing and Port-Orange Sauce
- salt
- black peppercorn
- bay leaf
- egg
- chicken stock
- carrot
- onion
- thyme
- tomato paste
- sage
- date
- orange juice
- ruby port
- fennel seed
- vegetable oil
- orange zest
- celery
- buttermilk corn bread
- butter
- partially boned quail
Quail with Sweet Pea Oatmeal and Summer Vegetable Ragout
- salt
- green pea
- garlic
- shallot
- yellow squash
- zucchini
- grape tomato
- steel oat
- olive oil
- chanterelle mushroom
- butter
- thyme
- partially boned quail
Quail With Fregola and Olives
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- rosemary
- pepper
- salt
- onion
- fregola
- quail
- fennel
- black niçoise olife
- tomato paste
- black olive tapenade
- garlic
- chicken stock
- olive oil
Grilled Quail with Sweet-and-Sour Plum Glaze
- arugula radish salad
- blackberry
- orange juice
- light brown sugar
- fish sauce
- ginger
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- shallot
- jalapeño
- rice vinegar
- black pepper
- white pepper
- salt
- sriracha chile sauce
- coriander
- hoisin sauce
- garlic
- star anise
- shaoxing wine
- quail
- plum
Sautéed Quail with Black Barley, Beets, and Fig Sauce
- salt
- olive oil
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- dijon mustard
- bay leaf
- garlic
- shallot
- rosemary
- thyme
- lemon juice
- sugar
- butter
- bay leaf
- garlic
- beet
- red wine
- ruby port
- sherry vinegar
- black mission fig
- deboned quail
- rosemary
- thyme
- balsamic vinegar
Grilled Quail with Tapenade Toasts
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- salt
- thyme branch
- thyme
- white
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- garlic
- juniper berry
- day baguette
- quail
Quail Braised in Tomatillo–Chile Sauce (Guisada de Guilota)
- salt
- cumin
- tomatillo
- árbol chile
- steak seasoning
- garlic
- olive oil
- cascabel chile
- quail
Quail with Fig Sauce
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- marsala
- rosemary
- garlic
- sage
- pancetta
- olive oil
- shallot
- fig
- quail
Quail with Portobello Mushrooms
- salt
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- onion
- thyme
- portobello mushroom
- quail
Quail in Pomegranate Sauce
- parsley
- salt
- pomegranates seed
- onion
- tomato
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- lard
- olive oil
- quail
Quail with Aunt Min’s Gravy
- salt
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- pecan
- grit
- milk
- egg
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- peanut oil
- quail
Roasted Quail
- lemon juice
- salt
- chicken stock
- cumin
- olive oil
- parsley
- quail
Tandoori Marinated Quail
- pepper
- salt
- vegetable oil
- greek yogurt
- ginger
- hot paprika
- turmeric
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- coriander
- cumin
- garlic
- cilantro
- partially boned quail
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